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What’s the Story Behind the Nike Air VaporMax FK Gator ISPA?

August 23, 2019 - The origin of the latest Nike ISPA design has a simple foundation. While the Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit is comfortable (for all its lightweight, responsive reasons), the shoe suffers during the flash downpours of summer and the steady rain of fall. The solution — inventing a sophisticated removable shroud that swiftly transforms the Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit into a water-resistant gator boot — draws from all four elements of the ISPA design processes.

The inspiration comes from cycling spats, effectively scavenging an idea from bike commuters and adapting it to a sleeker form that protects the wearer from wet weather. If one improvises with the shroud, a number of rather cool, stylistic stances can also form.

The shroud and shoe are sold together, and the shroud can also be used with existing Nike Air VaporMax product.

Count down CC Sabathia’s Final Jordan Brand PE Cleats for the 2019 Season

September 12, 2019 - Ace pitcher CC Sabathia will retire after the 2019-20 baseball season — and just as he's done throughout his storied career, he’ll close the regular season representing the Jumpman on his cleats. Check out the Jordan Brand PEs he's wearing to end his year:

Air Jordan III PE Cleat Navy (worn September 12, 2019)

This Air Jordan III PE Cleat features the classic navy elephant print mudguard and heel counter across a navy upper. Sabathia wore the cleat during an away game against the Detroit Tigers.

Air Jordan III PE Cleat Vallejo (worn August 24, 2019)

Sabathia donned these cleats, which come in the scarlet of his high school team from Vallejo, California, during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Created with a faux-wool upper material inspired by a letterman’s jacket, the Air Jordan III PE Cleat Vallejo features the pitcher's number decal on the heel and also lists important coaches and adult figures from his life.

Let Odell Beckham Jr. Take You Through His Shoe Collection

September 08, 2019 - The first in a line of weekly pregame cleats for Odell Beckham Jr., inspired by his favorite Nike shoes, this special rendition of the Nike Vapor Untouchable Pro 3 OBJ Uptempo Cleat takes on an iconic color scheme from 2011.

The cleat will appear during pregame of the Cleveland Browns' September 8 home game against the Tennessee Titans.

Jordan Air Latitude 720 LX with Swarovski® crystals

September 06, 2019 - The women's-exclusive Jordan Air Latitude 720 LX with Swarovski® crystals comes in a flooded red upper and shines brightly with the application of 1,000+ dual-finished Swarovski® crystals placed on the Air Jordan VIII inspired straps, further evolving the Jordan Brand Flight Utility silhouette. A first-of-its-kind hangtag designed with crystals from Swarovski® adds to the elevated craftsmanship of the limited-edition style.

How to Get Skepta's Nike SK SHOX

September 06, 2019 - Each of Skepta’s Nike SK trainers share an element of his personal story, from travel to Morocco to building a fan base in Paris — and the SK SHOX is no exception. It does, however, extend a more transcendental tone than the three prior Air Max-based releases.

The SK SHOX is about finding belief in boundless opportunity. In 2018, Skepta was bestowed a chieftainship in his parents' home state of Ogun in Nigeria. Nigerian chieftainships are given in recognition of a positive contribution to community wellbeing. “It made me realize that anybody could be a chief, but some people are brought up not thinking they can,” he says.

The shoe’s design extends this thought in the abstract. It incorporates elements of Skepta’s Nigerian heritage to share his familial respect. "I take pride in the fact that I know my surname, and I know where I’m from and both my parents are Nigerian," he says. "It was about bringing Nike to Nigeria and letting the kids know the energy."

That energy is also one that Skepta is keen to harness in this provocative shoe, to let everyone feel their dreams are within reach. The shoe becomes a conduit to share his point of view that the future is limitless.

"It is important to make people believe that they can feel royal — that if they work hard, their work will be recognized and appreciated and celebrated," he says.

Skepta's choice of the SHOX silhouette is rooted in a specific memory. “When I used to go to Manchester, all the kids were rocking SHOX. It was a real street shoe there. I liked their swag — the windbreakers and the SHOX," he remembers. "I thought ‘Yeah, let’s definitely do that,’ because I always remember those trips up north."

The Nike SK SHOX drop September 12 on SNEAKRS in Europe, SNKRS in Asia and Greater China, and at select retailers.

Preview the Jordan Brand PEs for Football's Opening Week

September 05, 2019 - Twenty-one athletes will wear the Jumpman on opening day of the 2019 NFL season, the second year of the on-field appearance by the Jordan Brand. Wearing the above cleats from left to right, Tyrann Mathieu of the Kansas City Chiefs, Earl Thomas of the Baltimore Ravens, Alshon Jeffery of the Philadelphia Eagles, Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints and Le'Veon Bell and Jamal Adams [not pictured] of the New York Jets; these are just some of the athletes who will wear team-specific colorways of the Jordan 1 TD Mid and Low.

Converse and Ibn Jasper Honor the Pro Leather

September 04, 2019 - Chicago-born Ibn Jasper wants to make sure today’s kids know Dr. J. That would be Julius Erving, the first basketball player to dunk from the foul line, known for his free-flowing play as well as for wearing Converse’s Pro Leather basketball shoe.

First released in 1976, the Pro Leather debuted as the lightest and most durable performance basketball shoe on the market. Highlighted by the star/chevron logo, the shoe was worn in collegiate and pro competition by many of the game’s best — though most notably by Erving — before being discontinued in 1983. Subsequent reissues have cemented the silhouette's stature in hoop-shoe canon, and given it standing in fashion and skate circles alike.

“This particular collaboration means a lot to me since I was born in the '70s and grew up in the '80s watching all of the great NBA players like Dr.J.,” says Jasper. “The aesthetic is based on a photo of Dr. J. walking into the arena with an all-white outfit. He looks like he just stepped off of the runway. I thought to myself: ‘How can I distill this image and vibe into a collection?’”

The statuesque white serves a secondary purpose too. Jasper’s intent is to channel Erving’s sophisticated style into a trophy that pays homage to the high-flying player’s individual legacy and broad impact on the game. Roman numeral embossing adds to this vibe, granting historical weight to a contemporary design accentuated by a zippered tongue.

Release Dates for the Next Wave of LeBron James x John Elliott Icon QS Colorways

August 30, 2019 - The LeBron James x John Elliott Icon QS originates from the collaborative partnership between James, Elliott and Nike. Tipped off by an exclusive LeBron Soldier X in 2016, and crystalized with a fully formed collection featuring the Icon QS in 2018, the three-part collaboration focuses attention on creating versatile pieces that work in a range of environments, from business meetings to travel. Featuring the midsole tooling of the LEBRON 8, the LeBron James x John Elliott Icon QS exemplifies the effort with muted colorways punctuated by translucent panels.

Following the release of the black version in May, white and fuchsia colorways of the Icon QS release September 13 via Elliott's channels and September 14 via Nike. The tan colorway of the Icon QS arrives October 9.

Ishod Wair Leads Nike SB Riders with First Orange Label Collaboration

August 26, 2019 - Jersey-born Ishod Wair has proudly worn versions of the Dunk Pro Low and the Blazer Chukka in his time with Nike SB. Now, he’ll add another personal note with a Nike SB Zoom Bruin as part of his own Orange Label capsule, the first from a Nike SB rider. Designed with Wair, the Orange Label Bruin splits durable mesh on the lateral side and breathable mesh on the medial side. The apparel offering inculdes a polyester jacket and pant and a mesh-fabric short.

Neymar Jr. Mercurial Vapor Speed Freak

August 26, 2019 - High speed is ingrained in Neymar Jr.’s playmaking DNA. He possesses an electric pace, seen in his quick dribbling skills, and dazzling sprints. His passion for velocity also spills over into his love for motorsports and racing. This affinity for speed on and off the pitch is the inspiration for Nike’s special-edition Neymar Jr. Mercurial Vapor Speed Freak.

Presenting an auto-racing design, nod to his speedy style of play, the boot carries a metallic silver upper and features a red and black checkered flag design from the underfoot up to the medial side. The heel area includes the legendary number 10 that he wears with the Brazilian national team, iconic Nike logos, as well as graphics from past boot models and some of Neymar Jr.’s personal mantras ("Sonho Dourado," "Alegria," "IV," "Shhh").